Maternity Care Westside
104-1135 Stevens Road V1Z2S8 West Kelowna, BC, Canada

WELCOME DR. REHANA AHMED! We are so excited to have Dr. Ahmed join us. Some of you may have already seen her in clinic. She will be joining the team providing maternity care, IUD insertions, fertility counselling and women’s health. Dr Ahmed is from Edmonton, AB. She did an undergrad in rehabilitation that lead to her interest in medicine. She ventured to Europe to do her medical training which lead her to come back to BC soley for her interest in being in the outdoors after work. She is a family medicine doctor with a background in sports and exercise medicine and women's health. When she is not working she is growing her two boys into gentlemen and hitting the beautiful trails that BC has to offer.

Happy Mother’s Day from the MCW team May this Mother’s Day be the kind of day that you need and deserve.

Happy Mother’s Day from the MCW team May this Mother’s Day be the kind of day that you need and deserve.

Non-stress test - a what?!? A NST is done on labor and delivery and involves 2 belts around your belly. One monitor is for your uterine activity (cramps, tightenings) and the other is to monitor your baby’s heart rate. This test takes anywhere from 20-40+ minutes and can be recommended towards the end of your pregnancy for many different reasons. Fun fact: Non-stress essentially means you are not in labor. If you are in labor it would technically be a stress test!! If you have general questions about NSTs - comment below!

Non-stress test - a what?!? A NST is done on labor and delivery and involves 2 belts around your belly. One monitor is for your uterine activity (cramps, tightenings) and the other is to monitor your baby’s heart rate. This test takes anywhere from 20-40+ minutes and can be recommended towards the end of your pregnancy for many different reasons. Fun fact: Non-stress essentially means you are not in labor. If you are in labor it would technically be a stress test!! If you have general questions about NSTs - comment below!

We were expecting this to happen and now it has! Pregnant people now eligible for vaccine. If you have any questions, we are happy to talk it through with you ! https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0087-000842

Today our hearts are with the strongest and most courageous moms to exist. We remember your babies with you.

mostly boys this week

MWC would like to wish a very happy birthday to our wonderful midwife Melissa Out! We hope she is having a lovely (snowy) day!

We will remember your babies with you.

If you’re looking for some physical prep for birth!

The team at MCW wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving weekend! We will be closed for the holiday on Monday. Please call the pager or go to KGH with any urgent medical concerns

mostly boys this week

This fall and winter, we will face two health challenges: the usual cold and flu season and COVID-19. That means we need to do our part now to keep our communit...ies and people healthy. Taking a few minutes to get your flu shot helps reduce the strain on our health-care system, protects you and the people around you. Find a flu clinic near you: https://immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu#8/49.246/-123.116

Amazing, cheers to the Victoria Midwives! Should Kelowna do one?! Mmmm.....

mostly girls this week!

The clinic is closed today and will re-open tomorrow morning at 9am. Please call the pager with any urgent medical concerns. The clinic is closed today and will re-open tomorrow morning at 9am. Please call the pager with any urgent medical concerns.

Being pregnant, giving birth, and becoming a parent during a pandemic isn’t easy. We see you and you’re doing great. **Note about KGH** your chosen support partner IS allowed to leave the hospital and come back. We are just asking them to do this as minimally as possible. Try to bring enough supplies to last you 24 hours at a time feel free to comment below with any questions!

Love this shot because it shows that even if continuous fetal monitoring is needed- you are not stuck laying down!Get creative, keep moving and let’s see if your support person can mimic this :)

Welcome little ones

The team at MCW wish you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving weekend! We will be closed for the holiday on Monday. Please call the pager or go to KGH with any urgent medical concerns

Rest in Peace and Power. A true champion.

KGH Entrance Reminder !!! All patients have to use the main door, Centennial Entrance to the hospital. If you are in labor, please do not wait in any lineup and proceed to the door where the staff knows to let you through. if you have any questions feel free to comment below !